How to Disable iCloud

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This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent your iPhone, iPad, or computer from syncing data like photos, contacts, and calendars to iCloud, which is Apple's cloud-based storage service. You can disable iCloud by signing out of it on your iPhone, iPad, or computer. Keep in mind that disabling iCloud will also revoke your access to anything stored exclusively in iCloud until you sign back in.

Warnings

It's a good idea to back up all personal data to a computer or another location prior to disabling iCloud. In the event your computer or device malfunctions or becomes reset, you may lose all your personal data as a result of having iCloud turned off and disabled.

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